Less than a month before the return of the NBA, the biggest basketball championship in the world, it is time to mark the important dates of the 2024/25 season on your calendar with red ink.
The schedule for the 2024/25 NBA season
The NBA kicks off on October 22. The debut of Zaccharie Risacher, first choice in the 202 NBA Draft, with the Atlanta Hawks, will be closely followed, from October 23, against the Brooklyn Nets. Victor Wembanyama will have to confirm his excellent season with the Spurs, after a first year in the United States. The French prodigy enters the fray against the Dallas Mavericks, unfortunate finalists last season. On Christmas Day, he will face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. At the end of January, we will find the Spurs in Paris for a double confrontation against the Indiana Pacers (January 23-25).
Tidjane Salaün (Charlotte Hornets) will launch his adventure against the Houston Rockets, and Alexandre Sarr (Washington Wizards) will challenge the Boston Celtics, defending champions, for his first.
The regular phase will extend until April 13 while the play-offs are scheduled from April 19. The final will be played in June.
Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. A month later, he will go to Paris for a double confrontation against the Indiana Pacers (January 23-25).
Key dates for the 2024-2025 season
- October 22: Start of the regular phase
- December 14-17: NBA Cup semi-finals and final
- January 23 and 25: NBA matches in Paris (Spurs vs Pacers)
- February 14-16: All-Star Weekend
- April 13: End of regular season
- 15-18 avril : Play-in Tournament
- April 19: Start of the play-offs
- June 5: Start of the NBA Finals
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2024-09-28 16:30:15